Beet Intake Operator

• Contract: Fixed Term


• Location: Bury St Edmunds


• Grade: Tier 1


• Hourly rate: £13.79


• Campaign hourly rate: £15.61

The position is TEMPORARY, employment will start late September and end approximately early February 2027 (To be confirmed)

Job Purpose

British Sugar is the leading sugar supplier in the UK and one of the most efficient sugar processors in the world. Partnering with over 3,500 growers to produce home grown sugar, supplying around 50% of the UK’s sugar market, we are proud to be building and supporting a beet sugar industry that works for Britain.

We are looking to recruit a number of individuals to fill seasonal roles on our sugar beet processing campaign.

The role will involve operating within the Beet Intake team in a manner that satisfies safety, production, quality and all other compliance requirements. Roles are based around weighing, sampling, grading, traffic marshalling and processing of Sugar Beet vehicles to a high standard and specification whilst working closely alongside The National Farmers Union (NFU), as well as troubleshooting operational issues.

Core Accountabilities

Ideally you will have practical experience, preferably in a production environment or operation of similar process and plant, although comprehensive training will be given to the successful candidate.

Previous experience in a similar environment would be beneficial but not essential.

Key Results Areas

• Working to a set Compliance with the NFU.


• Troubleshooting operational issues.


• Satisfy safety, production, quality and all other compliance requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

To meet the desired criteria, applicants will need to have good safely awareness and practices, have good attendance and punctuality, a positive attitude, self-motivated and hardworking, committed, flexible and enthusiastic. Demonstrating respect and having pride in what you do with the team and customer in mind are qualities that the successful applicant will possess.

We are committed to creating an environment where all our people are treated with respect and given the opportunities to succeed. We want British Sugar to be a great, inclusive place to work for everyone.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 2219